4 Benefits of Using a Hydroponic System

Have you ever heard of hydroponics? For many years, hydroponics was associated with kids trying to grow marijuana plants. However, increasing numbers of people across Australia are starting to learn how they can grow all kinds of different crops using hydroponics. Hydroponics is a process by which plants are fed using a nutrient-rich solution which is passed over the roots rather than being fed into a soil base. Below is a guide to 4 benefits of using hydroponics. 

Hydroponics allows you to grow plants nearly anywhere

When you think of growing fruit and vegetables, you might imagine a large patch of soil in a garden. However, because a hydroponic system does not require soil in order to grow plants, you can use the system to grow your crop just about anywhere, even within your own house. This makes a hydroponic system the perfect solution if you live in a city apartment with no garden or access to outdoor areas.

Hydroponic systems help to save water

Australia is often affected by water shortages, with droughts being declared in some states during the hotter months. One of the first steps taken during a water shortage is to limit or ban the use of hosepipes to water gardens. Because a hydroponic system recycles the water it uses, it uses a fraction of the water required to grow plants in the traditional manner.

Hydroponic systems are not labour intensive

The lack of soil also means that you do not need to worry about completing all of the labour intensive tasks such as turning over the soil, adding compost or weeding. Hydroponics are self-contained systems, and so it is impossible for weeds to appear among the plants you are growing. Because you do not need to worry about weeds, you also do not need to add potentially harmful pesticides to your crop which means you can enjoy homegrown organic fruit and vegetables.

Hydroponic plants allows for year-round cultivation

Because hydroponic systems can be used indoors and are not reliant on weather or soil conditions, they can be used to cultivate plants all-year-round, which can help to improve your yield dramatically.

If you would like further information or advice about the benefits of using a hydroponic system to grow fruit and vegetable crops in your home, you should contact a local hydroponics shop. The staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the system.

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